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Clothing Match Game

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center - Visual

Clothing Match Game - Cold/Warm Weather This sorting game contains images of clothing for cold and warm weather. Cut out the images. Instruct participants to sort the images into two piles -

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Choosing Clothing for Cold vs. Warm Weather

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center - Visual

Choosing Clothing for Cold vs. Warm Weather, female   Choosing Clothing for Cold vs. Warm Weather, male   Clothes for Cold Weather When it is cold outside, I need to wear a coat. I m

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CPAP and its Usage

Author: Shweta Gandhi, DO - Family Medicine Resident, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

Individuals with Down syndrome are more susceptible to obstructive sleep apnea. Their upper airways are usually smaller because of a larger tongue and smaller maxilla (upper jaw). Other factors can co

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Mammograms

Author: Sravanthi Paritala, MD - Family Medicine, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

What is a mammogram? A mammogram is a special type of x-ray that looks for breast cancer, which is the most common cancer among women. The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recomme

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How to Use a CPAP Machine Video

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center - Video

Sleep apnea is more common in people with Down syndrome and occurs when there are pauses in a person's breathing while sleeping. One of the treatments for sleep apnea is using a continuous pos

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Sleep Hygiene

Author: Chris Molitor, MD - Family Medicine, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

Technology and handheld gadgets have become an everyday part of our lives. Flat-screen TVs, iPads, Netflix, smart phones, and Kindle e-readers are common devices many people use and enjoy in their spa

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Going to Get My Sleep Mask Story

Author: Children's Hospital of Wisconsin - Story

Going to Get My Sleep Mask This booklet was written and produced by the Down Syndrome Clinic and the Sleep Center at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. It was developed to help prepare individu

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Going for a Sleep Study Story

Author: Children's Hospital of Wisconsin - Story

Going for a Sleep Study This booklet was written and produced by the Down Syndrome Clinic and the Sleep Center at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. It was developed to help prepare individuals

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Low Risk of Solid Tumors in Persons with Down Syndrome

Author: Hasle et al. - Genetics in Medicine (2016)

Abstract Purpose:  The aim of this study was to investigate cancer incidence in a large cohort of persons with Down syndrome.  Methods:  Down syndrome was identified from th

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Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Videos

Author: Penquis Autism Community Services - Video Modeling

Penquis Autism Community Services developed a series of videos to help individuals learn how to perform activities of daily living (ADLs). The series can be accessed free-of-charge on YouTube &nbs

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Skin Care Video

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center - Video

In this video, Molly and Peter share information about proper skin care. Corresponding visual handout Additional visuals and videos are available in the Skin and Hair section of our Resource Library.&

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Breast Cancer Screening for Women with Down Syndrome

Author: Chicoine et al. - Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (2015)

Abstract This study examined mammogram reports of women with Down syndrome (DS) treated in the largest medical facility specifically serving adults with DS in the United States. Records of 684 women a

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